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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.61, 3,311.67 and 1,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.61, 3,311.67 and 1,772.82 is: 2,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.61 : 3,311.67 = 1,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.61/3,311.67 = 1,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.61x = 3,311.67 × 1,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.61x = 5,870,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870,994.81/2,210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.83

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